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MSLA Photos of Metrowest Members!

Tuesday, 31 October 2006 5:13 P GMT-05
MSLA Photos of Metrowest Members!
Rita Gavelis

MSLA2006: Kathleen Krull and Paul Brewer, "Can This Marriage Be Saved?: When Authors and Illustrators Live in the Same House"

Monday, 30 October 2006 1:46 P GMT-05
"Can This Marriage Be Saved?: When Authors and Illustrators Live in the Same House"
Rita Gavelis

MSLA2006 Keynote Address: Robert Pinsky "The House of Memory: Libraries and the Art of Poetry"

Monday, 30 October 2006 1:34 P GMT-05
Robert Pinsky "The House of Memory: Libraries and the Art of Poetry"
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Rita Gavelis

MSLA2006 Keynote Address: Sandy Schuckett, "Advocacy Works! Do It!"

Monday, 30 October 2006 1:28 P GMT-05
Sandy Schuckett, "Advocacy Works! Do It!"
Rita Gavelis

MSLA2006 Keynote Address: Kathleen Krull, "American History From The Bill Of Rights To Hillary Clinton (and the gossip)"

Monday, 30 October 2006 10:00 A GMT-05
"American History From The Bill Of Rights To Hillary Clinton (and the gossip)"
Rita Gavelis

MSLA2006: A Librarian and A Childrens Book Author: Standing Up For Freedom To Read

Monday, 30 October 2006 9:18 A GMT-05
Maureen Ambrosino, CMRLS, and author Robie Harris (It's Perfectly Normal)presented an overview of book challenges and how to handle them based on personal experience. Robie's book that celebrates diversity in body shape and development covers
Rita Gavelis

MSLA2006: Wow Your Students and Faculty: InfoTrac Training & Promotion Tips

Sunday, 29 October 2006 1:10 P GMT-05
Marlene Heroux, MBLC and Stacy KNobloe Thomson Gale, presented a session on promoting the databases in your schools.
Rita Gavelis

Kids @ Your Library Campaign to Launch November 12 at Boston Public Library

Thursday, 26 October 2006 7:55 P GMT-05
Library-themed games, PSA and Top Ten list round out offerings in ALSC Kids! @ your library® campaign tool kit
Rita Gavelis

MBLC Database Use Survey

Wednesday, 25 October 2006 1:02 P GMT-05
MBLC Database Use Survey
Rita Gavelis

Privacy Rights of Children Roundtable

Wednesday, 25 October 2006 11:22 A GMT-05
The Privacy Rights of Children roundtable discussion began with introduction and reasons for coming to roundtable discussion. Participants acknowledgedissue such as staff members with different comfort zones; the dilemma of when to report, and when t
Rita Gavelis

Coop Deadline Approaches

Wednesday, 25 October 2006 10:12 A GMT-05
The deadline for joining the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Materials and Supply Cooperative (MARLS Coop) is this Friday, October 27th.
Rita Gavelis

Meet the Author/Illustrator

Thursday, 19 October 2006 1:18 P GMT-05
The NMRLS 7th and Metrowest 2nd annual Meet the Author/Illustrator convenes at the Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears St, Burlington MA on MONDAY NOVEMBER 6 from 3:30-6:00 PM.
Rita Gavelis

Public Programs Office announces new online archive of "Let's Talk About It" discussion programs

Wednesday, 18 October 2006 8:58 P GMT-05
Public Programs Office announces new online archive of "Let's Talk About It" discussion programs Free resources available for more than 20 previous themes
Rita Gavelis

Go Millis!

Wednesday, 18 October 2006 8:25 P GMT-05
The library in Millis, which just a few months ago faced the prospect of serious budget cuts, is now a beehive of activity.
Rita Gavelis

Celebrate Teen Read Week!

Tuesday, 17 October 2006 10:12 P GMT-05
Whether you have a big celebration for Teen Read Week, or a small one, be sure to get your teens involved!
Rita Gavelis

You're Invited!

Friday, 13 October 2006 10:05 A GMT-05
Metrowest Invites you to our Tenth Annual Council of Members Meeting
Rita Gavelis

Introductions to Digital Commonwealth

Wednesday, 11 October 2006 9:26 A GMT-05
You're invited to learn more about the Digital Commonwealth at one of six information sessions hosted by the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems this fall.
Rita Gavelis

Grant Opporrtunity: APPLICANTS SOUGHT FOR 3M/NMRT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT

Wednesday, 11 October 2006 8:34 A GMT-05
Members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) can apply to receive a grant, sponsored by 3M Library Systems, which will cover expenses to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. in June 2006.
Rita Gavelis

Boston Symphony Orchestra Education Resource Center Offers Fall Open Houses

Wednesday, 11 October 2006 8:15 A GMT-05
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Education Resource Center is hosting fall open houses for educators on Wednesdays through November 8 from 2-5 PM
Rita Gavelis

"Come together @ your library(r)" contest

Sunday, 8 October 2006 6:57 P GMT-05
ALA and Scholastic Library Publishing Announce 2007 National Library Week Grant - "Come together @ your library(r)" named official theme
Rita Gavelis

MOVERS & SHAKERS SOUGHT

Sunday, 8 October 2006 6:51 P GMT-05
The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying the emerging leaders in the library world. The sixth annual Movers & Shakers supplement will profile 50-plus up-and-coming i
Rita Gavelis

Audio From BOB Book Groups: One Book, One Town

Friday, 6 October 2006 11:59 P GMT-05
Podcast
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Borders Offers Educator Savings Week Thurs, October 12 through Tues, October 17

Friday, 6 October 2006 2:42 P GMT-05
forwarded from April Mazza, Wayland Public LibraryEducator Savings Week Thurs, October 12 through Tues, October 17In recognition of the work they do, Borders Books & Music will offer *all* libraryand school employees, and retirees, a 25% discount
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BOB Book Groups, One Book, One Town

Tuesday, 3 October 2006 5:43 P GMT-05
BOB stands for Best of Breed; this workshop showcased best practices in community wide reading programs just in time to celebrate National Book Discussion month in October. Leslie McDonnell, Holliston Public Library; Diane Wallace, Bacon
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Trustee Training!

Tuesday, 3 October 2006 4:10 P GMT-05
Meet and mingle with your fellow trustees from the Metrowest Region over a light supper at 6:30 PM.
Rita Gavelis

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